Welcome to Montana municipal government! Through this introductory course, participants will study the foundational elements of local
government, including its purpose, laws, best practices, duties of elected and appointed officials, and much more. It is a great practical overview of municipal government for both new and experienced officials.
Start Date: January 10, 2018
End Date: February 20, 2018
Fee: $50.00
Required Material: Montana Municipal Officials Handbook*
*Not included in registration fee. If a copy of the handbook is not available at your municipal clerk’s office, it may be purchased from the MSU Extension store
at store.msuextension.org or by calling 406.994.2022.
Time: Approx. 2 – 3 hrs/week
Format: Participants complete one unit per week for six weeks. To receive
credit, participants must complete the following steps for each unit:
- Read the assigned section of text in the Handbook
- Complete all Unit activities such as quizzes, etc.
- Participate in online discussion board
Register online at www.msulocalgov.org/training/onlinecourseregistration.html
Join the MMIA, the MLCT and the MSU LGC for the Municipal Summit!
You are cordially invited to participate in the Great Falls Municipal Summit, April 17, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Great Falls Civic Center, in the Missouri Room.
The Municipal Summits are statewide educational and networking events that bring together stakeholders in local and state government to share ideas and discover resources, coordinated by the Montana League of Cities and Towns (MLCT), the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA), and the MSU Local Government Center (LGC).
When: April 17, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Great Falls Civic Center, Missouri Room
2 Park Dr S
Great Falls, MT 59401
Lunch will be provided!
2018 Summit topics include:
- Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
- Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
- ADA Requirements for Municipalities
- Safety in the Workplace
- Governance – Real-World Scenarios for the Municipal Employees and Elected
Officials - Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff
Although there is no cost for registration, registering helps ensure this event is adequately structured for the total number of participants!
Register online at: https://www.jotform.com/mmia/2018summit
Join the MMIA, the MLCT and the MSU LGC for the Municipal Summit!
You are cordially invited to participate in the Havre Municipal Summit, April 18, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Great Northern.
The Municipal Summits are statewide educational and networking events that bring together stakeholders in local and state government to share ideas and discover resources, coordinated by the Montana League of Cities and Towns (MLCT), the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA), and the MSU Local Government Center (LGC).
When: April 18, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Best Western Plus Great Northern
1345 1st St
Havre, MT 59501
Lunch will be provided!
2018 Summit topics include:
- Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
- Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
- ADA Requirements for Municipalities
- Safety in the Workplace
- Governance – Real-World Scenarios for the Municipal Employees and Elected
Officials - Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff
Although there is no cost for registration, registering helps ensure this event is adequately structured for the total number of participants.
Register online at: https://www.jotform.com/mmia/2018summit
Join the MMIA, the MLCT and the MSU LGC for Municipal Summit!
You are cordially invited to participate in the Fort Peck Municipal Summit, April 19, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Musuem.
The Municipal Summits are statewide educational and networking events that bring together stakeholders in local and state government to share ideas and discover resources, coordinated by the Montana League of Cities and Towns (MLCT), the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA), and the MSU Local Government Center (LGC).
When: April 19, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum
157 Yellowstone Road
Fort Peck, MT 59223
Lunch will be provided!
2018 Summit topics include:
- Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
- Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
- MMIA Cyber Security and Coverage
- Safety in the Workplace
- Governance – Real-World Scenarios for the Municipal Employees and Elected
Officials - Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff
Although there is no cost for registration, registering helps ensure this event is adequately structured for the total number of participants!
Register online at: https://www.jotform.com/mmia/2018summit
Join the MMIA, the MLCT and the MSU LGC for the Municipal Summit!
You are cordially invited to participate in the Terry Municipal Summit, April 20 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Evelyn Cameron Heritage Center.
The Municipal Summits are statewide educational and networking events that bring together stakeholders in local and state government to share ideas and discover resources, coordinated by the Montana League of Cities and Towns (MLCT), the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA), and the MSU Local Government Center (LGC).
When: April 20, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Evelyn Cameron Heritage Center
212 Laundre Ave.
Terry, MT 59349
Lunch will be provided!
2018 Summit topics include:
- Agency, Advocacy, Litigation Update
- Dialogue with the Governor’s Office and Staff
- MMIA Cyber Security and Coverage
- Safety in the Workplace
- Governance – Real-World Scenarios for the Municipal Employees and Elected
Officials - Q&A – MLCT, MMIA, and LGC staff
Although there is no cost for registration, registering helps ensure this event is adequately structured for the total number of participants!
Register online at: https://www.jotform.com/mmia/2018summit
The cost to participate is:
- $415 for full week*
- $275 for half week
- $105 for one day
* Additional $100 for those who are not members of MMCTFOA
For more information, visit the MSU Local Government Center website.
We would like to invite all newly elected officials to participate in the Newly Elected Officials Bootcamp, May 8, 2018, at the Billings Red Lion Convention Center. *Cost to participate is $75 for the single day, or if you attend the Elected Officials Forum, the combined fee is $225.
For more information, visit the MSU Local Government Center Website.
We would like to invite all newly elected officials to participate in the Newly Elected Officials Bootcamp, May 8, 2018, at the Billings Red Lion Convention Center. *Cost to participate is $75 for the single day, or if you attend the Elected Officials Forum, the combined fee is $225.
For more information, visit the MSU Local Government Center Website.
For Clerks and Elected Officials
Legislative Wrap-up: MAP, along with Tara DePuy, land use attorney for MACo and Kelly Lynch, Deputy Director and General Legal Counsel for the League of Cities and Town, will be discussing legislative changes to the land use statutes over the next several weeks by a Zoom conference on Tuesday starting at noon and lasting approximately one hour. One piece of legislation or one topic area will be covered each week and questions can be submitted in advance to attorney@riverworks.net and Kelly.lynch@mtleague.net. Best practices will be discussed as we work through the 2021 legislation, but as always, your county attorney or your city attorney is the final advisor for your jurisdiction. These trainings will be for planners and city and county attorneys. Please do not provide this link to non-governmental entities.
The third Zoom conference will be held on May 25th at noon to discuss the new expedited subdivision review bill, SB 161 which is effective on October 1, 2021.
• SB0161.pdf (mt.gov)
A weekly notice will be sent out regarding the legislation to be discussed at the next Zoom conference. As there will be limited time each week to discuss each piece of legislation, again, questions in advance will help focus the discussion. Further guidance may be issued after each week’s discussion to clarify questions.
For attorneys, we are applying for CLE credits for one hour each week. You will need to self-report your attendance. The recorded previous sessions can be found at: https://mmia.net/2021tillotson/.
90 Years Leading Montana – Celebrating the past, inspiring the future!
Due to the extremely high transmission rates of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Lewis and Clark County and across the state, the League Board of Directors has voted to hold the 2021 League Conference virtually through our conference app, Whova October 5-8. While we are very disappointed to not see all of you in person in October, the safety of our members and their communities is everyone’s top priority.
For More Information, visit the League’s conference web page.
Third Annual MiniMuni Conference
For over 200 years government entities have used debt to fund public infrastructure such as government buildings, water distribution systems, schools, police stations, and many other projects that require significant capital investment. Before issuing debt, a government must consider many factors including the most current information on federal legislation and regulations. Attend virtually to hear first-hand from key leaders in Washington, DC, and participate in dialogue with issuer peers.
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The Muni Townhalls are hosted by the MSU Local Government Center and Montana League of Cities and Towns and feature special guests with expertise and insight on a variety of topics in an online forum. Townhalls provide the opportunity for municipal staff and elected officials to learn about trending topics, get answers to their questions and connect with their colleagues across the state. Watch your inbox for invitations and links!
To be added to the notification list, please contact Jane MacDonald at the LGC.